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What is 3D mapping?
3D mapping in this context means creating a digital model that shows the brainstem's structures in three dimensions, rather than just flat images. Researchers integrated over 500 tissue sections to build Anchor, allowing them to pinpoint cell groups and nerve routes with unprecedented detail. This makes it much easier to visualise and understand the complex anatomy.
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